Mozilla unveils ‘AI Window’ in Firefox for smarter browsing
Mozilla promises users will be able to pick which AI model powers their assistant, rather than being locked into a single provider.
Mozilla has announced a pioneering feature for Firefox: a dedicated “AI Window” that blends the company’s values of openness and user control with the power of artificial intelligence.
Rather than bolting a chatbot onto the existing browser interface, Mozilla is introducing a third window mode in Firefox.
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Alongside the familiar Classic and Private windows, users will soon see an AI Window, a space entirely devoted to AI‑powered interactions.
This new mode will be opt‑in, meaning users decide when or if they want to engage with the AI assistant.
One of the most striking aspects of the AI Window is model choice. Mozilla promises users will be able to select which AI model powers their assistant, rather than being locked into a single provider.
Mozilla frames this as more than just a flashy upgrade.
In September, the company introduced a "shake to summarise" tool in Firefox for iPhone, allowing users to shake their device to generate a quick AI‑powered summary of the webpage they are viewing.
According to Mozilla, the AI Window is designed as a “user‑controlled space”, a place where browsing and AI assistance go hand in hand, but without surrendering control.
“While others are building AI experiences that keep you locked in a conversational loop, we see a different path, one where AI serves as a trusted companion, enhancing your browsing experience,” the company said in a blog post.
The AI Window is not yet fully available but is being developed “in the open”, with Mozilla opening a waitlist for early testers.
The company has not confirmed which AI models will be offered, whether there will be any cost, or how resource‑intensive the feature might be.
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